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What does Jamaican politician Kamina Johnson Smith’s candidacy for Commonwealth Secretary…
L/R: Photo by outgoing Commonwealth Secretary General, Patricia Scotland, by UNCTAD on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; and photo of the Jamaican candidate for the post, Kamina Johnson Smith, by the G20 Argentina on Flickr, DC BY 2.0.
On April 21, at…
RCEP and ASEAN: old and new
Author: Jayant Menon, ISEAS–Yusof Ishak InstituteTo understand the interrelationship between ASEAN and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), it is useful to separate the newer and less developed members - Cambodia, Laos,…
Interview with UP BJP leader: ‘Because of Narendra Modi, the focus is on nationalism, not…
Under the leadership of Swatantra Dev Singh, the BJP of Uttar Pradesh scripted an election victory last month. Singh, who also holds the Jal Shakti and flood control portfolio in the state cabinet, was appointed to the post in July 2019…
Starting in the Midwest, finding America on the roads east
As we stared at the juggernaut skeleton, we wondered how such a huge vegetarian found enough to eat.
"They…
Opposition hand behind Delhi violence trying to smash Nadda society
BJP Chairman JP Nadda attacked the!-->…
Watch now: Sullivan County mayoral candidates discuss animal shelters and regionalism at forum |…
KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Chamber hosted the four Sullivan County mayoral candidates at a forum on…
Tourism leaders gear up for a super event | News
JONESBORO — The 2022 tourism system is underway in Arkansas, and the hospitality industry is poised for a…
Chandigarh row lays bare misplaced priorities: The Tribune India
Rajnish Wattas
Former Director, Chandigarh College of Architecture
LEAVING the politics of the…
Arvind Kejriwal Fuels Center-State Divide With Baseless Revenue Claims
The Aam Aadmi party, which won an impressive victory in the recent Punjab assembly elections, supports separatist elements in Punjab and Kashmir. The party openly clashed with Khalistan separatist groups, which were revealed even by…
BRI: infrastructure diplomacy summit | By Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan
BRI: infrastructure diplomacy summitChina's One Belt & One Road initiative has become a sign of economic recovery, strength, stability and of course sustainability in all member countries, although internal economic fault lines and the…
Sarawak DAP: State Opposition Parties Must Join Forces to Tackle GPS in GE15 | Malaysia
Sarawak DAP President Chong Chieng Jen speaking to reporters in Kuching on March 10, 2019. - Photo by Sulok Tawie
KUCHING, April 3 - The DAP state committee will meet in Sibu on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of working with other…
Charles F. Gillette, Renowned Landscape Architect
PETERSBURG — Philanthropist Bill Nicholson, who resides in an art-filled High Street townhouse in the historic Old Town, is back. The man with an inexplicable fascination with Petersburg draws attention to his neighborhood in a wonderful…
Future paths: Envisioning a better Arab future – World – Al-Ahram Weekly
Al-Mostaqbal: Envisioning a Better Arab Future is the title of a well-researched report launched on Sunday by the American University in Cairo.
The culmination of three years of workshops and conferences, this landmark report was designed…
Himachal govt bans flags glorifying Bhindranwale, SPGC says he was ‘Qaumi Yodha’
The government of Himachal Pradesh decided that flags featuring Bhindranwale's face would not be allowed in the state. The problem came to light when residents of the towns of Jawalamukhi (ji) and Mandi complained about vehicles from…
Meritocracy is a must
There cannot be two opinions on the preference of meritocracy in public life and governance. The decadence of society is due to nepotism and patronage which, over time, fuel unrest, prejudice and incompetence. Thus, Prime Minister Imran…
The socio-cultural impact of the five UWI islands to match sister universities
By Shermain Bique-Charles
The fourth campus landed of the University of the West Indies (UWI) at Five Islands in Antigua is expected to have a socio-cultural impact similar to that of the other campuses in Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad…
(EDITORIAL from the Korea Herald March 16)
With the bitter presidential election marred by scandal and slander now over, what follows is a crucial period of transition that will shape the key policies and initiatives of the new administration led by President-elect Yoon…
Indian Modi explains his neutrality in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis » Capital News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has explained why India is taking a neutral stance in the conflict as he calls for peace and constant dialogue in the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
“India has a connection with the countries involved in the…
aap: AAP takes office as heavyweights fall by the wayside in Punjab | India News
CHANDIGARH: "We urged 'jhadoo chalao' voters, dishonored vacuum chala diya." The AAP's Raghav Chadha pretty much summed up the sentiment not only within the party, but also among pollsters and the opposition parties, who were being tied…
What are India’s options in the face of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
the recent statement of the Permanent Representative of India, TS Tirumurti expressed his deep concern over the recent turn of events in Ukraine and called for an immediate cessation of violence and hostilities raises an important…
Restructure Nigeria ahead of 2023 elections, NFP tells Buhari
The National Policy and Governance Director of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Rev. Femi Emmanuel has called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Ret'd) to restructure the country ahead of the general elections in…
Haryana Government Reiterates State’s Commitment to Give 50% Representation to Women in PRI…
The Haryana government has decided to give 50% representation to women in the upcoming panchayati raj institutions (PRI) elections, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya told the state assembly on Wednesday, reiterating the government's…
How the Chinese presence in Balochistan intensifies regionalist tendencies – The Diplomat
AdvertisingThe political and economic outcomes of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) intersect with local politics of (mis)trust and regionalism in Balochistan. The history of political exclusion and resource exploitation by…
Why should Pakistan and India revive SAARC? – OpEd – Eurasia Review
Regionalism has grown in importance and prominence in international politics; which aims to solve regional problems through economic and security cooperation. Regional and sub-regional cooperation organizations such as the Association…
Will the Ukrainian crisis make NATO relevant?
It is the failure of diplomacy. This is the failure of extended deterrence. It is the failure of collective security. It is the failure of the UN. It is the failure of international law. It is the failure of liberal hegemony. It is…
Yoon Suk-yeol holds rallies in Chungcheong, vowing to become ‘unit president’
Yoon Suk-yeol of the main opposition People Power Party held rallies in Chungcheongnam-do province on Tuesday during this election.
In the region that has no traditional political allegiance to either side, Yoon tried…
ETSU plans to bring the region together | Education
East Tennessee State University is nearing the end of its strategic planning process for the 125 Chapter II…
Pandemics, protests and policy-making in Central Asia
Author: Kirill Nourzhanov, ANUIn 2021, the five republics of Central Asia celebrated their 30 years of independence. They may not have fought for emancipation from the Soviet Union, but Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and…
Future Balearic regional elections
They held an election in Castile and Leon because President Alfonso Fernandez Manueco from left Popular, feared a movement of distrust that could have bring him down, a result of end a coalition agreement with Ciudadanos. the polypropylene…
Indian Medical Association Kerala Unit Criticizes Center’s Decision To Replace Hippocratic…
Through Express press service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State Section of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has come out against the suggestion of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to replace the Hippocratic…
Florida bandits defied Jim Crow law with their art
Despite being shut out of Florida museums and galleries in the 1950s, 26 black painters captured Florida's tropical landscapes and managed to make a living - and a name - through their art. Share this article Ohen you think of Florida,…
UP Election 2022 JP Nadda targets RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary not voting for first phase of Congress
New Delhi: BJP National Chairman Jagat Prakash Nadda has criticized RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary for not voting in the first phase of the elections in Uttar Pradesh. Voting for the 58 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly!-->…
If Cong was not there, no urgency, exodus of KPs, massacre of Sikhs: PM – Jammu Kashmir Latest…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. (UNITED)
"Some parties have created negativity in the time of COVID"
NEW DELHI, February 8: Stating that even Mahatma Gandhi wanted!-->!-->!-->!-->…
China’s economic cooperation with Russia expected to intensify
Editor's note: Leaders is a global platform for influential leaders to share their views on the events shaping the world today. Yaroslav Lissovolik is the program director of the Valdai Discussion Club.…
Brownstown supervisor retires
Andrew Linko, Brownstown Township supervisor for 13 years and treasurer for a year prior, has announced he will be retiring this spring.Linko said his decision to leave was difficult. He recently retired from his full-time job as an…
Nigeria must restructure to progress
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, said on Thursday that Nigeria cannot progress or maximize its enormous potential until it restructures and returns to regionalism.
Oba Adeyemi, who said this in Lagos at the launch of the…
Why China will face obstacles to overtake US hegemony
With Ukraine eyeing a "very likely" invasion by Russia, and Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific countries threatened by China's expansionist push, it is very difficult to draw a line under the defense of US hegemony.
Looking back, since the…
The book/exhibition Ode to East Texas will be presented at the Museum of East Texas
In 2017, Huntsville artist Lee Jamison embarked on a journey with a sketchbook in hand, recording his impressions and memories of East Texas, his home for 45 years.
LUFKIN, Texas – On Sunday, January 30, the Museum of…
Tourism Bureau Seeks to Build Next Big Destination in Southwest Illinois
COLLINSVILLE — The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau held its annual summit at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville on Thursday.Over 240 people attended the summit, including elected officials, community partners and regional…
Opinion: Democratic freedom will prevail after the elections – Portugal
Published on January 23, 2022.
By Len Port
As Portugal's national parliamentary elections approach, it should be remembered that this country is internationally recognized as a stable parliamentary democracy with a…
India’s unclear neighborhood policy: how to overcome it?
Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said "India is not opposed to the possible demilitarization of the Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield in the world and an old sore in relations Indo-Pakistani sides, provided…
Senate passes GOP redistricting plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --The state Senate passed three bills approving GOP redistricting for seats in the State House, Senate, and U.S. Congress.In the Senate, lawmakers debated the plan on Thursday. The Republican supermajority created the…
Lessons Buhari can learn from Martin Luther King about rights and equity
John Egbazien Oshodi
Posted January 18, 2022
On Monday, January 17, Americans observed a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most honorable and civic leaders in United States history. In March 1957,…
Ralph Emery, TV host known as ‘Country Music’s Johnny Carson’, dies aged 88
Ralph Emery, a radio and television host who became as famous in the country world as most of the stars he's interviewed over the decades, died on Saturday.He was 88 years old. No immediate cause of death was given.Emery's fame as,…
Peasants of Punjab: united in turmoil, divided in elections
In a post-unrest Punjab, the term "Punjab model" gained political prominence.
In a state long seen as a satellite city of New Delhi's influential eminences through direct or indirect alliances, the "models of Punjab" promoted by Navjot…
FedEx to Bring New $20 Million Distribution Facility to Supply Chain Park I-59 and Create 200 New…
FedEx Corporation, the Memphis-based transportation and e-commerce service that is the world's fourth most valuable company based on combined market capitalization, is set to join the I-59 supply chain fleet with an upcoming 217,000 square…
Why George Washington’s farewell speech has never been so important
It was the first anniversary of the January 6 attack on Capitol Hill. Songwriter and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda had joined the cast of his hit musical "Hamilton" to virtually perform the song "Dear Theodosia" at an…
India’s threat of two-and-a-half-fronted war
For some time now, discussions have taken place over India in the face of the possibility of a two-and-a-half front war. These conversations typically focus on the readiness and capacity of our armed forces, our political leadership, and…
Nan’s Day at the Oratori
Christmas, New Years, Covid and Three Kings all over the span of four weeks. Our Covid Christmas family will be filed in the Christmas keepsake box under the “Do Not Repeat” category. However, it gives me great sympathy for all of you who…
The uneven nature of India’s export growth
International trade saw a strong recovery in 2021 thanks to the easing of restrictions associated with the pandemic, economic incentives from governments and rising commodity prices.Globally, merchandise trade is expected to reach record…
Meghalaya regional parties consider unification
United Democratic Front believes that regional entities can solve the problems of the people of the state better than national parties
Regional Meghalaya parties are considering unification ahead of the 2023 state elections. The…
UDP will persist with the goal of unification
By our journalist
SHILLONG, December 31: The United Democratic Party, which has advocated the unification of regional entities, wants to rekindle the fire that the All Party Hill Leaders' Conference started during the Hill States movement…
Government to use broad budget support to demand major labor pact – CVBJ
12/28/2021 at 07:33 CET
Angel Alonso Gimenez
The budgets approved by the Government of Mariano Rajoy in 2018 thanks to the PNV lasted one month. AT Pedro Sanchez, however, they lasted more than…
LIP before Supreme Court requests instructions from high courts to take action to adopt a uniform…
A public interest dispute has been filed with the Supreme Court asking the High Courts to take appropriate measures to adopt a uniform procedure for registering cases, use common judicial terms, expressions and abbreviations and…
Serendipity in Business, Health, Life and Our Future – The Suburban Times
Kenneth Lewis Roberts was an American writer of historical novels.
“Serendipity is an unforeseen lucky find. Serendipity is a common occurrence throughout the history of product invention and scientific discovery. Serendipity is also…
BJP’s’ Jan Vishwas Yatras will start from today
Lucknow, December 19 (UNI) To mark the achievements of the Bhartiya Janata Party governments in Center and State, the BJP of Uttar Pradesh will launch its “Jan Vishwas Yatra” starting on Sunday.These yatras will depart from six different…
Mayor of Milwaukee Barrett in Luxembourg after Senate approval
Press briefing by Mayor Barrett after Senate confirmation Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett holds a press conference after the US Senate unanimously confirmed him as US Ambassador to Luxembourg. MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett holds…
Teach For America to Honor Local Education Champions at Spring Gala
Teach For America has announced the winners of their fourth annual Honor Roll Gala to be held on April 8, 2022 at Quinta Mazatlan. The recipients are: Education Champion: Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, Mayor of Pharr, Institutional Catalyst:…
UA Khader is WWII’s contribution to Malayalam, according to writer Subhash Chandran
A year after UA Khader's death, Kozhikode remembered the writer through a series of seminars, lectures, documentaries and exhibitions. 'Khader Peruma' was organized by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi in association with the UA Khader…
Architect Edwin Uy — For the Love of Objects and Spaces – Manila Bulletin
Being born with a concern for design does not happen often. It happens to the lucky few, to those who naturally focus on intricate textures, tiny details, and feel an innate connection with pieces that have significant meaning.…
Motion at today’s Highland Council meeting calls for local authority area review
Some councilors believe the Highland Council does not serve all areas under its jurisdiction equally well.There have been increasing calls for the return of smaller council neighborhood areas in the Highlands.Can a local authority the!-->…
JJP seeks to expand its base beyond its stronghold
Three years after the creation of the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), breaking with the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), the party is preparing to commemorate its third day of founding on December 9 by organizing a rally. In fact, this is the…
“India has concluded agreements with more than 100 countries for the mutual recognition of vax…
NEW DELHI : To speed up international travel to the world affected by the covid-19 pandemic and restore livelihoods, India has entered into agreements with more than 100 countries to mutually recognize vaccine…
Aaj Tak successfully conducted his first edition of ‘Agenda Aaj Tak’, witnessing deep…
Aaj Tak, the Hindi news channel of the TV Today group, hosted the first day of the world's largest think tank "Agenda Aaj Tak", a successful platform for debate and discussion in the Hindi language. .The theme of the event is "Naye Daur…
SIR. MCELFRESH | Independent Ledger – Maysville Online
November 29, 2021
FLEMINGSBURG - Louie K. Flanery, Jr., 79, of Flemingsburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Baptist Health in Lexington.
He was born on…
BJP plans 6 yatras to tell people about the achievements of the Modi and Yogi governments
The BJP decided on Tuesday to withdraw six yatras covering the 403 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2022 elections to raise awareness of the development work being done by its governments in the Center and in the…
Regionalism or disintegration will solve Nigeria’s problem
Peter Dada, Akure
Posted November 29, 2021
Senior Pastor of the Waiting for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ ministry, Adewale Giwa, called on all Nigerians to embrace regionalism, saying it would solve many of the challenges the…
Contemporary art from Cyprus | Cyprus Mail
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A book launch taking place at the SPEL State Gallery in Nicosia showcases the work and thoughts of various scholars and artists on art in Cyprus. Sixteen contributors are part of the book Contemporary Art from Cyprus:…
Caribbean region mourns death of former St. Vincent Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell
The leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) offered their sincere condolences to the family of Sir James Mitchell, the second Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, who died of illness on Tuesday. He…
The more it changes: they can change their name, but their ideology is constant | New times
Towards the end of 1994, the genocidal armed forces and their “interim” government in exile were against the wall. Although they had reconstituted their forces, recycled them and rearmed them, with the considerable support…
NAASR Welcomes Four New Highly Distinguished Board Members
BELMONT, Mass. - The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) welcomed four highly accomplished new members to its 27-person board after its 67th Membership Meeting on Saturday, November 7, 2021. The new board members…
Spain faces its past in the mass graves bill. Will this be enough?
GUADALAJARA, Spain - Carillets in hand, Julio López del Campo, 94, has come decade after decade to mark the spot where he believes the body of his brother, Mariano, was thrown into a pit with others victims of the brutality of Francisco…
Back to Michigan wins awards | Business
TRAVERSE CITY - With in-person gatherings suspended last year, TCNewTech…
Karabakh conflict settlement strengthens Azerbaijan’s strategic value to the United States
The Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict in the formerly occupied territories of Azerbaijan was a by-product of the collapse of the Soviet Union, although it had earlier roots. Seizing the opportunity created by the political turmoil in and…
HH, WALK CAREFUL … get rid of some divisive leaders before it’s too late –…
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Canada! Having left for almost two years, Tubac is preparing to welcome them again | Local News
Retirees Len and Leslie Lendvoy had just moved into their newly built home in Tubac last January after being…
Tradition meets evolution at the 74th Eureka Springs Festival – The Free Weekly
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By its simplest definition, "folk music" is just music for people. It's music that tells the story of…
Mid-Century Politics in the Little Rock Subway 4State News MO AR KS OK
For our printed November issue, we asked local experts to look into the crystal ball to predict what life will be like in the Little Rock metro area in 2050.
Those who study American political history think a lot about times of…
A $ AP Rocky’s first mixtape was a perfect 2010s talisman
Last week, after paying the necessary publication ransom, A $ AP Rocky and RCA Records announced that Live.Love.A $ AP, the Harlem rapper's first mixtape, would finally be available on digital streaming platforms in time for the tenth…
GFP leader welcomes Mamata’s call for anti-BJP unity; excludes merger with TMC
Welcoming Mamata Banerjee's call to unite against the BJP, Goa Forward Party (GFP) leader Vijai Sardesai ruled out a merger with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday. After meeting Banerjee, who is on a three-day visit to the island…
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas visits St. Louis
ST. LOUIS - This week Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas visited Mayor Tishaura O. Jones in St. Louis for a two-day visit addressing issues of importance to both cities and emphasizing the importance of collaboration. This visit was an…
What is in a leader? Bring in the USF Superheroes • St Pete Catalyst
Welcome to the Catalyst's Community Voices platform. We have selected community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to talk about issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices page for more details.…
After singing Didi’s hymns, GFP takes an uncertain break | Goa News
Panaji: As Goa's political cauldron continues to boil, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), which was on the verge of creating a major political upheaval, suddenly finds itself backed up in the state by a regional party. The Goa Forward…
Quad, Southeast Asia and regional synergy
Shaurya K Sangra“Good regionalism is good geopolitics; and bad regionalism is bad geopolitics ”After the relaunch of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) in 2017 by the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, the!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Libya welcomes international community to Tripoli
Another point discussed was the independence of Libya. It demands security in the country while some 20,000 mercenaries, according to the UN, are still on its soil, as well as several Russian, Chadian,…
The public invited to nominate tourism leaders
Experience Olympia & Beyond, the region's visitors and convention bureau, announced today that nominations are open for the annual Thurston County Tourism Awards. The awards recognize members of the…
10 years after Gaddafi, stability still eludes Libya
TRIPOLI: Ten years since the dictator Muammar Kadhafi was assassinated by the Libyan rebels, the North African country is still struggling to emerge from the violence caused by his overthrow. A one-year ceasefire and a UN-led…
The bypolls will be a mandate against the policies of Prime Minister Modi: Pratibha Singh
Pratibha Singh, congressional candidate for the parliamentary constituency of Mandi and wife of former chief minister the late Virbhadra Singh, said on Friday that bypolls in Himachal Pradesh and other…